Job Description

Specialist Administrator - Medical Secretary, Psychiatric and ADHD Services

Hours: Full Time (37.5 hours)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Salary: 26,250

Working: Hybrid

The Retreat is seeking a Medical Secretary to support the work carried out by our psychiatrists, particularly those working in the ADHD service. We're looking for a highly organised, effective administrator who can work closely with psychiatrists to ensure their administrative requirements are fulfilled in a timely, efficient manner.

The role will involve dealing with all communications, records and appointments on behalf of the Psychiatrist, ensuring their patients receive information, support, advice and relevant services as quickly and as efficiently as possible, with patient care at the heart of all you do. This includes supporting psychiatrists' productivity by managing calendars, scheduling appointments and meetings, and preparing necessary medical documents and records.

We're looking for someone who can maintain patient confidence and protect operations and who will take personal responsibility to protect and enforce the organisation's brand, and reputation. We require you to have GSCSEs Grade A-C (or 4-9) in English and Mathematics, preferable with a certificate or diploma in Medical Administration & Medical Terminology at least level 2, or equivalent experience.

Working at The Retreat

Your work will make a real difference to the lives of our clients. Our Quaker heritage and values underpin everything that we do, and our team are committed to our core values of compassion, collaboration, and community, enabling people to gain hope, and encouraging resilience.

You will be supported both personally and professionally with consideration taken to your own wellbeing and development. We actively support the development of our team through management supervision and encouraging career advancement.

Benefits

35 days holiday including Bank Holidays plus a day off for your birthday and an extra day at Christmas.

Good pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Flexible & home working

Free car parking

Employment Assist Programme - giving access to range of advice and support

The Retreat Clinics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS): This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing date: 10th August 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 26,250.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in North Yorkshire YO10 3HH

Application deadline: 10/08/2025
Reference ID: Medical Secretary